Step-by-step rules for families and domestic helpers under Hong Kong labour law.
Ending a standard contract (ID407) follows the Employment Ordinance. Doing it correctly protects the family and the helper, and avoids later disputes.
Under Clause 10 of the standard contract, either side may end the agreement by giving:
On or before the last working day (or within 7 days), the family must pay everything still owed:
| Entitlement Item | Calculation / Rule |
|---|---|
| Salary still unpaid | Wages up to the last day of work. |
| Unused annual leave | Pay for leave days already earned but not taken. |
| Return air ticket | A ticket home to the helper’s place of origin, with baggage. |
| Food and travel money | Daily food and travel allowance during the journey home (HK$100 a day). |
| Long service or severance | May apply after 5+ years (long service) or 24+ months in some layoff cases (severance). |
Both the family and the helper must notify Immigration within 7 days by:
AsianCharm can calculate payments, check the air ticket, and file Form ID407E so both sides have a clear record.
Families and helpers can ask us the same questions. We will tell you what each side must do.
We are in Sheung Wan, about two minutes from the MTR. Families and helpers are both welcome — walk in, WhatsApp, or book a time.
Wayson Commercial Building
28 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong SAR
Mon - Sat: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday & Statutory Holidays: By Appointment
Tell us if you are a family or a helper. A consultant will reply within 24 hours.